Bills · S 3921
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3921Immigration
Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it directly links federal security funding for major public events to local immigration policies. If it becomes law, it could force cities and states to choose between their current "sanctuary" policies and receiving federal money for event security. This could change how local law enforcement works with federal immigration agencies, potentially leading to more arrests and deportations.
For voters, this means a shift in how public safety is handled at large gatherings, with federal resources potentially becoming conditional on local governments adopting specific stances on immigration enforcement. It also reflects an ongoing national debate about the balance between local autonomy and federal immigration laws, and how federal funds can be used as leverage in that debate.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal funds for Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) support from going to "sanctuary jurisdictions."
This cuts off a specific source of federal security funding for major events in areas that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
PROVISION 02
Defines a "sanctuary jurisdiction" as any state or local government that restricts sharing immigration status information or complying with federal detainment requests.
This sets clear criteria for which jurisdictions would be affected by the funding cuts.
PROVISION 03
Requires a 30-day notification period before ineligibility takes effect, during which the jurisdiction can certify compliance with immigration laws to retain funding.
This provides an opportunity for jurisdictions to change their policies and avoid losing the federal security funds.
PROVISION 04
Reallocates any funds withheld from sanctuary jurisdictions to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement efforts.
This redirects money from local event security to federal immigration operations, changing spending priorities.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that reallocated funds for ICE must prioritize public safety threats and use at least 50% for border-related removals and enforcement.
This ensures the redirected funds are used for specific, high-priority immigration enforcement activities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
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YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in Senate
FEB 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3921
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Last actionFeb 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026
Senate BillS 3921Immigration
Sanctuary Jurisdiction Event Security Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2026
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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